What is the concept of 'One Nation, One Election' and how does it relate to constitutional amendments
Explain the concept of 'One Nation, One Election' and discuss whether states have a say in constitutional amendments related to this concept.
The concept of 'One Nation, One Election' refers to the idea of conducting simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha (lower house of Parliament) and all State Legislative Assemblies in India. Here is a point-wise explanation of the concept and its relation to constitutional amendments:
- 1. Streamlining Elections: It aims to reduce the frequency of elections, bringing efficiency and saving resources.
- 2. Continuous Development: Simultaneous elections can lead to continuous governance and prevent the Model Code of Conduct from disrupting development plans.
- 3. Voter fatigue: It may reduce voter fatigue as frequent elections can overwhelm voters and divert their focus from crucial policy matters.
- 4. Relation to Constitutional Amendments: Implementing 'One Nation, One Election' requires several constitutional amendments to synchronize the terms of the central and state legislatures, along with provisions to deal with premature dissolutions.
- 5. State's Role: States do have a say in constitutional amendments. Any constitutional amendment requires the approval of at least 50% of the states as per Article 368 of the Constitution of India.
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